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If elected president, I’ll send Syrian refugees back – Donald Trump

AFP – Republican United States presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has said that he would send thousands of Syrian refugees back…

Burkina Faso coup leader in police custody

AFP – General Gilbert Diendere, the leader of Burkina Faso’s short-lived coup, was in police custody on Thursday, a security…

Israel PM, Benjamin Netanyahu, calls for peace talks with Palestinians

AFP – Israel’s prime minister went to the United Nations on Thursday to call for an immediate resumption of peace…

Oshiomhole commiserates with deputy gov over mom’s death

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State has commiserated with his deputy, Dr Pius Odubu on the death of his mother,…

Nigeria not a failed state, says TUC

The organised labour in the country has said that Nigeria was not a failed state irrespective of the myriad of…

Nigerian troops seize another Boko Haram fuel depot

The Nigeria Army says its troops have discovered and raided yet another Boko Haram fuel dump at Abbaganaram area of…

FG partners UNICEF on new enrollment campaign for basic education

The Federal Government on Thursday said it had evolved a new campaign strategy for mass enrollment to enable children to…

Probe N80bn Victims Support Fund initiated by Jonathan, SERAP tells Buhari

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has called for an investigation into the Victims Support Funds initiative launched by the…

#NigeriaAt55: Unhappy birthday for victims of bomb blasts – SERAP

Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has described the 55th anniversary of independence today as “unhappy birthday for hundreds of…

#NigeriaAt55: We must join hands to build Nigeria, says Oshiomhole

Jethro Ibileke/Benin Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo state on Thursday expressed optimism that Nigeria will overcome its numerous challenges with…

Independence Day: El-Rufai declares state of emergency in Education sector

Femi Adi/Kaduna As Nigerians across the country celebrate 55 years of independence, Kaduna State Governor, Malam Nasir El-Rufai declared a…

Ambode targets job creation, tourism through sports

Lagos State Governor, Mr. Akinwunmi Ambode has reiterated his administration’s commitment to use sports as a veritable tool that would…

Buhari, Osinbajo, others witness colourful Nigeria at 55

The Federal Government on Thursday in Abuja held a low key celebration to mark the nation’s 55th independence anniversary. The…

Fayose cancels independence celebration in Ekiti

Governor Ayo Fayose of Ekiti state on Thursday cancelled all forms of fanfare as well as stadium parades usually held…

Non-indigenes canvass support for Timipre Sylva

Ahead of the December 5 governorship election in Bayelsa, non-indigenes in the state has been urged to vote for Chief…

#NigeriaAt55: Aregbesola commends Nigerians for sustaining democracy

As Nigeria celebrate its 55th Independence Anniversary, Governor Rauf Aregbesola of Osun has commended Nigerians on their efforts and sacrifices…
Vice President Kashim Shettima

Borno begins evacuation of IDPs in Adamawa camps

Borno State Government on Thursday resumed the evacuation of it’s remaining indigenes staying in Fufore, Damare and Malkohi IDP camps…

Nigeria at 55: Dogara, others congratulate Nigerians

The Speaker, House of Representatives, Mr Yakubu Dogara, has felicitated with Nigerians on the 55th independence anniversary of the country.…

528 Gombe pilgrims return from Saudi Arabia

The first batch of 528 pilgrims from Gombe State on Thursday returned from Saudi Arabia, through Max Airline. Confirming the…

Independence: Nigeria holds great promise, says Amosun

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta In spite of the failures of the past and the challenges of the present, Nigeria still holds promise…

Okotie hails Nigeria at 55

The Chairman of the Fresh Democratic Party, FRESH, Rev Chris Okotie, has urged Nigerians to redouble their efforts to develop…

Amosun sends names of 16 commissioners, 20 aides to Ogun Assembly

Abiodun Onafuye/Abeokuta Governor Ibikunle Amosun of ogun state, southwest Nigeria, has forwarded a list of 16 Commissioner nominees to the…

Lagos APC urges Nigerians to celebrate at 55

The Lagos State chapter of the a All Progressives Congress, APC, has congratulated Nigerians on the occasion of the country’s…

Ajimobi to Nigerians: support anti-corruption war

GBENRO ADESINA/IBADAN Governor Abiola Ajimobi of Oyo State has urged Nigerians to keep faith with the anti-corruption war of President…

I only steal in the day time- suspect

Cyriacus Izuekwe A 27-year-old man caught while stealing inside a medical doctor’s house has confessed that he was not a…

Place special tax on luxury goods, NLC tells FG

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) on Wednesday in Abuja advised the Federal Government to levy special tax on imported luxury…

Nigeria honours honest pilgrim

The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) on Wednesday rewarded a pilgrim from Nasarawa State, Suleman Bello, for returning money…

Why appointment of Ministers was delayed – Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari on Thursday said his delay in the appointment of ministers was partly caused by the manner in…

Impatience is not a virtue, Buhari tells Nigerians

President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria has urged his countrymen to be patient after he submitted his ministerial nominees to the…

Ex-Eagles Keeper, Okpara, says Oliseh can build formidable team

Ex- Eagles Super Eaagles’ goalkeeper, Willy Okpara, said on Thursday that Eagles’ coach, Sunday Oliseh, has the potential to build…